silence
noun
°The lack of any sound.
"When the motor stopped, the silence was almost deafening."
°Form of meditative worship practiced by the Society of Friends (Quakers); meeting for worship.
"During silence a message came to me that there was that of God in every person."
verb
°To make something silent.
"Can you silence the crowd, so we can start the show?"
°To suppress criticism etc.
interjection
°be quiet.
synonyms: hush, whist